ALOR SETAR: The health and well-being of the community, especially those who are less privileged, are the main concerns of Yayasan Sultanah Bahiyah (YSB). In its efforts to prioritize public health, YSB has implemented a range of health projects to ensure that those in need have access to help.
Its general manager Misbah Abdul Hamid said YSB actively engages in mobile health initiatives, such as its Mobile Health Screening Unit, Mobile Blood Donation Unit and Mobile Eye Examination Unit.
“The Mobile Health Screening Unit, a joint venture with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) since 2012, travels extensively across Kedah to provide free health screening services to approximately 14,500 people annually. YSB allocates RM150,000 yearly for this programme.
“The Mobile Blood Donation Unit was introduced in 1999. YSB has collected an average of 1,350 bags of blood annually, contributing significantly to hospitals in all of Kedah and Perlis.
“In 2017, YSB expanded its services with the introduction of the Mobile Eye Examination Unit. Costing RM545,000, this initiative focuses on detecting diseases such as cataracts, refractive errors, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. More than 3,800 people have already benefited from this service.”
